Official Selection to the New Orleans Film Festival
Posted July 31st 2010
In its 21st year the New Orleans Film Festival (NOFF) continues its tradition as Louisiana’s preeminent film event, presenting an eclectic program of films each fall with legendary New Orleans as its backdrop.
1st Runner Up for Two Categories at the Action on Film International Film Festival
Posted July 30th 2010
Joseph Albanese and Doug Thagard were in attendance at the sold out ceremony where Clemency was 1st Runner Up for the categories of Best Student Film and Best Villain in a Short. Talia Shire received the Lifetime Achievement Award. The Legend Award was presented to RD Call. Anthony De Longis was presented the Dragon Award, and Deborah Kara Unger received the Half Life Award.
Official Selection to Big Bear Lake International Film Festival
Posted July 21st 2010
An official selection to the Big Bear Lake International Film Festival. This festival showcases emerging talent from around the world.
You Tube Review by Action on Film’s Jennifer Marks
Posted July 21st 2010
Jennifer Marks review of Clemency for AOF’s Festival Channel on YouTube.
Official Selection to Naperville Independent Film Festival
Posted July 20th 2010
Clemency will be screening at this year’s Naperville Film Festival. Naperville is located just 30 minutes from Chicago. The festival is 3 years young and working to have 3,000 attendees this year.
Winner Best Director and Best 35mm Short at Long Island International Film Expo
Posted July 18th 2010
Director Joseph Albanese was in attendance to receive 2 awards at the 13th annual Long Island International Film Expo. Clemency was also nominated for Best Short.
Official Selection to Route 66 Film Festival
Posted July 3rd 2010
The ninth annual Route 66 Film Festival offers a diverse film program. Their goal is to make sure everyone can find films they will enjoy.
Review by All Things Horror
Posted June 29th 2010
http://www.allthingshorroronline.com/2010/06/short-film-review-clemency.html
Best Horror Short Award at Indie Gathering
Posted June 28th 2010
Clemency is so honored to receive the Best Horror Short Award at the Indie Gathering Film Festival. The festival will run the first week of August in Ohio. If you are in the area stop in and check it out.
Review by Michael Allen for 28 days later
June 21st 2010
http://www.28dayslateranalysis.com/2010/06/clemency-and-justice-movie-review.html
Official Selection New York Independent Film Festival
Posted June 15th 2010
The New York International Independent Film and Video Festival (NYIIFVF) is one of the largest independent film festivals in the world. NYIIFVF has been recognized by the film and entertainment industry as one of the leading film events on the independent festival circuit.
Official Selection to the First Flagstaff Film Festival
Posted June 15th 2010
This festival is beginning this year due to Meg, who has worked hard to make this amazing event happen in Flagstaff. We are honored to be chosen to screen at this festival. We look forward to the growth and success this festival will have each and every year.
Official Selection to 2010 Atlanta Horror Film Festival
Posted June 15th 2010
The Atlanta Horror Film Festival showcases the very best independent films from across the world. Although they love traditional horror, they are not attempting to create the typical showcase of blood and guts. They are looking for cutting-edge films that represent the new genre of horror. They want Films that audiences can’t and won’t forget. We are very excited to be included in this years lineup.
Official Selection to 2010 Sacramento Film and Music Festival
Posted June 12th 2010
One of the most valuable assets to the Sacramento arts community is the long-running Sacramento Film & Music Festival (SF&MF), now in it's 11th season and running from July 23rd to August 1st this year. Founded in 2000 by Co-Director Nathan Schemel, at its core the SF&MF is a classic, submission-based, juried film festival, taking all genres of film from all locations. But as it has grown over the years, to its current ten-day program, it has added specific programs for both content and filmmaker categories. Clemency will screen as part of a program called student nights, dedicated to student films with dark plots.
Review by Sharon Foss for Horror Society
Posted June 7th 2010
http://www.horrorsociety.com/2010/06/07/clemency-review/
Official Selection to 2010 Action on Film International Film Festival
Posted June 4th 2010
The Action On FilmFestival is one of the most progressive film festivals on the scene today. With writers, producers, directors and filmmakers from all over the globe, they are truly an International affair. From humble beginnings, their sponsors have come out in full force to support filmmakers and writers with great awards, recognition and more.
Jury Gold Medal Award for Best Impact of Music (Short)
at Park City Film Music Festival
Posted June 2nd 2010
All of us are proud of Kevin Riepl’s accomplishments and this award is well deserved. You can download the entire musical score at http://www.kevinrieplmusic.com/
Official Selection to 2010 Long Island International Film Expo
Posted May 24th 2010
Long Island International Film Expo is in its 13th year and has an amazing attendance. Clemency has been chosen to screen at this years festival, which is held at the historic Bellmore Theatre on Long Island. The director, Joseph Albanese will be attending this festival, so get your tickets and join in on the Q & A.
Official Selection to deadCENTER Film Festival
Posted May 1st 2010
deadCENTER provides a competitive platform for independent filmmakers and a dynamic educational forum. We are thrilled to screen and be a part of this well-known festival. In ten years the festival has grown from having one venue and one weekend into a nationally-recognized festival, landing on the pages of New York Times, Variety, The Boston Globe, Southern Living, Moviemaker, Cinematical, IndieWire and FilmThreat.
Official Selection Park City Film Music Festival
Posted May 1st 2010
The Park City Film Music Festival is a new independent film festival, presenting film music competition for both INDIE and studio-sponsored films, a performance showcase for composers with seminars for composers, musicians, and songwriters. This is the first film festival in the world to singularly recognize the contribution of composers and their music to film. The first major film festival to recognize film music as part of the awards lineup since 1985 is the Flanders International Film Festival - Ghent, which currently draws over 80,000 devotees. Clemency is proud to have Kevin Riepl’s music score honored by a screening at this festival.
Best Short Awarded at the Kent Film Fetsival
Posted April 26th 2010
Kent Film Festival awarded Clemency with The Betsy, for the best short film. The festival was well organized and a great experience. The whole town of Kent supports the festival by putting out brochures, offering discounts, and simply a warm smile and real interest in your role with film. The gala events were held in beautiful art galleries which provided a great ambience coupled with good people and delicious food. Frank and Patrice have created a unique experience that we really appreciated being a part of.
Official Selection to the 2010 Okalahoma Horror Festival
Posted April 22nd 2010
The Okalahoma Horror Festival will screen approximately 50-60 films this year, and we are honored that Clemency is one of them. The filmmakers hope to be in attendance for this one.
Included in the 2010 Short Film Corner at Cannes
Posted April 16th 2010
The Short Film Corner was organized by the Festival de Cannes, and it has become a decisive meeting point for short film professionals as well as a step to develop their career. The director Joseph Albanese and producer Doug Thagard will be attending this market place for films. They will be promoting a few scripts they have been working on as part of their Tyrant Films production company.
Official Selection to the 2010 Southside Film Festival
Posted April 14th 2010
The SouthSide Film Festival is dedicated to preserving and promoting the art of the independent filmmaker, providing the patron of the arts freedom of choice, and showcasing the community culture of South Bethlehem. The SouthSide Film Festival is more than just a great week of films, friends, food and spirit - it is also the major activity of the SouthSide Film Institute (SSFI) that exists to foster a supportive network that will make the Lehigh Valley an independent filmmaking hub of the Northeast. I have heard great things about this festival, and can’t wait to be a part of all the action in June.
Clemency Feature
Posted April 12th 2010
Writers Chris and Charlie Frazier have begun collaboration with producer Doug Thagard and director Joseph Albanese on the feature length script for Clemency. Many new and intriguing characters have been added along with many new and exciting plot points. The feature is shaping up to be just as intense as the short. We will be posting more news as the development of this exciting script continues to progress.
Screened at the Fallbrook Film Festival
Posted April 11th 2010
Actor Cris D’Annunzio was in attendance and there was an exceptional Q & A after the screening with director Joseph Albanese.
Official Selection to the 2010 Horrific Film Festival
Posted April 10th 2010
The Horrific Film Fest was established in order to give more opportunities and exposure to independent filmmakers around the world. Working with horror, horror/comedy, thriller, and suspense, filmmaker George L. Ortiz and Sergio Guerra decided in 2007 to bring this event to San Antonio, Texas. The filmmakers that are accepted into The Horrific Film Fest compete for awards such as best feature, best SFX, best actor, best actress, and best short film.
Official Selection to the 2010 deadCENTER Film Festival
Posted April 9th 2010
The mission of the deadCENTER Film Festival is to promote independent film arts. Attracting filmmakers from across the globe, deadCENTER screens more than a hundred independent films over a five-day period in June in seven premiere downtown Oklahoma City locations. With a projected audience of 10,000 attendees, deadCENTER’s 10th year is set to be its biggest one yet! More filmmakers, more national press, more big names, more fun!
Official Selection to the LA United Film Festival
Posted April 6th 2010
The United Film Festivals are held in many cities across the country, including Los Angeles, San Francisco, Tulsa, Chicago, New York, and London. The festival brings art and creativity together to create a united film community. The festival's focus is to bring together talented filmmakers from diverse backgrounds, thus creating a "United" showcase of creative energy and talent. This is a film festival for everyone, a place where art and community converge. We are so happy Clemency is able to be a part of this festival.
Screened at the MethodFest Film Festival
Posted March 29th 2010
Actor Mark Irvingsen was in attendance for the Q & A along with producer Douglas Thagard. Mark was able to share a funny story about how the California fires of 2008 affected the shoot at the gas station. The story was along the lines of, “the mountain is on fire, but we are shooting anyway?!?”. Actor Gerald Brodin was in attendance for the second screening on Sunday, along with director Joseph Albanese, and composer Kevin Riepl.
Screened at the Directors Guild of America in New York City
Posted March 28th 2010
This was a great screening with many friends and family able to attend. The director attended and was approached by many people interested in what comes next for Clemency and the filmmakers.
Official Selection Fearless Film Festival 4
Posted March 18th 2010
The Fearless Film Festival aims to encourage the public to absorb new film experiences that dare to extend beyond the mainstream definition of cinematic entertainment. Fearless Film Festival wants to cultivate a notable short film festival, with a flair for the inventive, that functions as a resourceful filmmaker’s forum and marketplace. This program is designed to appeal to a broad and diverse audience of all ages. And we are stoked to be a part of it this year and hopefully many years to come.
Official Selection to the 2010 Rainer International Film Festival
Posted March 14th 2010
The Rainier Independent Film Festival is dedicated to providing true Independent Filmmakers a venue to have their films screened in the tranquil area surrounding Mount Rainier. We will be in attendance for this festival and we look forward to being a part of the fun.
Official Selection to the 2010 Riverside International Film Festival
Posted March 14th 2010
Riverside International Film Festival continues to grow in size, scope, and stature as a prominent venue for top quality international cinema. Showing films from around the world, including world premieres, features, shorts and documentaries. I look forward to attending this festival.
Official Selection for the 2010 Kansas City Film Festival
Posted March 13th 2010
The festival is a celebration of independent filmmaking. It seeks to enhance opportunities for the filmmaker to develop their craft and art, and increase the public’s awareness and support of local filmmaking as a cultural and economic asset. Clemency will be screening as part of the Criminal Behavior Shorts Program #7 on April 15th at 9:15 pm.
Official Selection Bare Bones International Film Festival
Posted March 8th 2010
The Bare Bones Film Festival looks to provide a platform from which to showcase low-budget (less than one million dollars) independent movies with a focus on championing the Bare Bones Auteur (a multi-tasking visionary who assumes responsibility for creative and business aspects) Locally, Regionally and Internationally.
Official Selection for the 2010 Lake Arrowhead Film Festival
Posted March 8th 2010
We are looking very much forward to attending this festival. Hopefully we will be able to see some snow.
Official Selection to the 2010 Santa Cruz Film Festival
Posted March 7th 2010
Now in its ninth year, the Santa Cruz Film Festival will again feature innovative filmmaking, directors and guests, educational forums, and celebrations in and for the community. In the past 8 years, the Santa Cruz Film Festival has exhibited over 1000 independent films and video art to the Santa Cruz Community, and the greater Monterey Bay Area. It has attracted over 90,000 film lovers and filmmakers from all over the world. The filmmakers of Clemency are very excited to attend this festival in May.
Official Selection for the 2010 Fallbrook Film Festival
Posted March 7th 2010
The Fallbrook Film Festival is an offshoot of the Fallbrook Film Factory. Clemency will be screening April 10th at 8:30pm along with five other short films.
Official Selection for the 2010 Delray Beach Film Festival
Posted February 23rd 2010
Founded in 2006 by Delray Beach resident, Dr. Michael Posner, the DBFF is dedicated to providing the local community and international visitors with a diverse presentation of independent films from around the world. We are very excited to be a part of this Festival and hope we will be able to attend in March.
Official Selection for the 2010 MethodFest Film Festival
Posted Feb 21st 2010
Dedicated to support the work of those who produce, make and work in independent film, and to provide educational opportunities in independent filmmaking. This festival is the only festival of its kind to focus on the actor and their craft. Congratulations to Maury Morgan, Cris D’Annunzio, Gerald Brodin, Mark Irvingsen, Anthony Ray Parker, Brittany Shaw, and Zarah Mahler for their wonderful and recognized performances.
Opening night film at the Indie Gathering Film Festival
Posted February 13th 2010
The Alternative for Independent, Underground and Experimental Film and Video. The "Indie" Gathering Film Festival exists to showcase the independent filmmaker. This year Clemency will be one of the opening night films on August 6th 2010. We are very thankful for this great opportunity.
Awarded the Silver Lei Award by the Honolulu Film Festival
Posted February 10th 2010
Each year, at this festival’s elegant and upscale Awards Ceremony and Filmmakers Reception, they honor the best from around the world in several competition categories. We are proud to announce that Clemency has been chosen to receive the Silver Lei Award for Excellence in Filmmaking at the 2010 Honolulu International Film Festival.
Official Selection for the 2010 Kent Film Festival
Posted February 2nd 2010
Frankand Patrice Galterio started this wonderful festival in 2006. For one weekend each spring, the festival takes over the village, drawing local residents, weekend homeowners and visitors from near and far who help to fill local inns and guesthouses. Attendance growth year-over-year has been 200%+ since 2006. The filmmakers of Clemency are thrilled to be a part of this festival.
Feature length version underway
Posted December 30th 2009
After receiving a lot of interest for a feature length version of Clemency, the writers have been working hard on developing a white-knuckle treatment and are happy to announce that they have a first draft completed for the feature length version.
Screamfest screening – Grauman’s Mann Chinese Theatre
Posted October 18th 2009
The screening went great with lots of people in attendance. Actors Cris D’Annunzio, and Gerald Brodin attended, along with director Joseph Albanese, producer Doug Thagard, and composer Kevin Riepl. Clemency could not be happier with its Los Angeles film festival premier.
Screened at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles
Posted October 8th 2009
Following this screening there was a lot of interest in what the future held for both Clemency and the filmmakers. The screening was attended by actors Maury Morgan, Cris D’Annunzio, Gerald Brodin, and Mark Irvingsen. Also in attendance were producer Doug Thagard, director Joseph Albanese, composer Kevin Riepl, editor Dennis Alaniz, sound designer Rosmary Marez, and production designer AJ Jackson.
Presented with the Leo Freedman Award
Posted October 6th 2009
Clemency was given the Leo Freedman Award by the Trustees of the Leo Freedman Foundation at an exclusive luncheon at Marion Knott Studios. As part of receiving this award we are provided a 35mm print of our film, which will open the door to greater opportunities, as well as allow audiences to view the film in pristine quality and condition. We are very thankful for this honor.
Official Selection for the 2009 Screamfest Horror Film Festival
Posted September 9th 2009
Screamfest LA was formed in August 2001 by film producers Rachel Belofsky and Ross Martin in order to give filmmakers and writers in the horror/sci-fi genres a venue to have their work showcased to people in the industry. Screamfest’s ninth year will take place from October 16th to October 25th 2009 at the Grauman’s Mann Chinese 6 Theatres in Hollywood. The majority of the films showcased at Screamfest now have distribution.
Included in the annual First Cut Showcase
Posted September 2009
Each year the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts screens their top five student films at the Directors Guild of America (DGA) in both Los Angeles and New York City. These events allow Dodge College to celebrate their talented students as well as showcase their work to the industry by “Premiering the storytellers of tomorrow”. Both events draw hundreds of guests, and are an annual highlight for students and industry professionals.
Nominated for six Cecil Awards
Posted May 18th 2009
Weare proud to announce that Clemency has been nominated for six Cecil Awards in the following categories: Excellence in Producing, Best Cinematography, Best Sound Design, Best Editing, Best Directing, and Best Picture.
Pre-completion Screening at the new Marion Knott Studios
Posted April 2009
Clemency will have a screening on May 8, 2009 in the new, state-of-the-art, Folino Theater for friends, family, and faculty.
